Cool Facts About the Ocean

The ocean is full of beauty, mystery, and fish. There are millions of facts about the oceans – WAY too many to include here! We did find some cool facts about the ocean to share with you. Hope you enjoy!

The Pacific Ocean’s name has an original meaning of ‘peaceful sea’.

The Pacific Ocean is surrounded by the Pacific Ring of Fire, a large number of active volcanoes.

During winter the Arctic Ocean is almost completely covered in sea ice.

An estimated 50-80% of all life on earth is found under the ocean surface and the oceans contain 99% of the living space on the planet.

90% of all volcanic activity occurs in the oceans.

he top ten feet of the ocean holds as much heat as the entire atmosphere.